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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.64 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.64 and 95.02 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.64 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.64 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.64 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 42,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819.81/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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